The German verb "fallen" means "to fall" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "fallen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | falle |
| du | you (informal) | fällst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fällt |
| wir | we | fallen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fallt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fallen |
Das Blatt fällt langsam vom Baum.
The leaf falls slowly from the tree.
How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fiel |
| du | you (informal) | fielst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fiel |
| wir | we | fielen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fielt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fielen |
Er fiel in den tiefen Schnee.
He fell into the deep snow.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin gefallen |
| du | you (informal) | bist gefallen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist gefallen |
| wir | we | sind gefallen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid gefallen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind gefallen |
Er ist im Schnee gefallen.
He has fallen in the snow.
How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war gefallen |
| du | you (informal) | warst gefallen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war gefallen |
| wir | we | waren gefallen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart gefallen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren gefallen |
Er war in den Schnee gefallen.
He had fallen into the snow.
How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde fallen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst fallen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird fallen |
| wir | we | werden fallen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet fallen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden fallen |
Er wird in den Schlaf fallen.
He will fall asleep.
How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | falle |
| du | you (informal) | fallest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | falle |
| wir | we | fallen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fallet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fallen |
Er sagt, er falle hin.
He says he falls down.
How to Conjugate "fallen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | fiele |
| du | you (informal) | fielest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | fiele |
| wir | we | fielen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | fielet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | fielen |
Er fiele auf den Boden.
He would fall on the floor.
Frequently Asked Questions About "fallen"
Is "fallen" regular or irregular in German?
"Fallen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "fallen" mean in English?
The German verb "fallen" means "to fall" in English.
How do you conjugate "fallen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → falle, du → fällst, er/sie/es → fällt, wir → fallen, ihr → fallt, sie/Sie → fallen.
How many tenses does "fallen" have in German?
"Fallen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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